In shocking turn of events, a robot civil servant in Gumi City, South Korea, has taken its own life, sparking a nationwide debate on robot integration and workload.
The “Robot Supervisor,” which was employed by the Gumi City Council, was found at the bottom of a stairwell, leaving the community in mourning and puzzlement.
Eyewitnesses reported strange behavior from the robot before its fatal fall, circling in one spot as if trapped in a loop.
The Gumi City Council has since launched an investigation into the incident and the nation waits with bated breath for answers.